Scarborough Centre—Don Valley East, Ontario, Salma Zahid is alleging that someone had set her vehicle on fire Wednesday night. The mounties are investigating the incident.

In a statement the MP said, "Overnight, there was an incident at my home where an individual set my car and another vehicle on fire."

She added, "My son noticed the fire and we called 911, as did our neighbours. Toronto Fire Services responded promptly to the call and extinguished the fires."

She said that both the vehicles were destroyed. There was no damage to the home.

"My family and I are all safe. Toronto Police and Toronto Fire are investigating the incident as possible arson, and I would refer all questions regarding the investigation to Toronto Police 43 Division," MP Zahid stated. 

Thanking the local police, MP Zahid said, " I  want to thank the first responders at Toronto Fire and Toronto Police for their efficient and professional response, and also the neighbours who reported the incident. We are grateful and relieved there was no further damage."

On what could be the motive of the arson, the MP said, "I don't want to speculate on a possible motive. We will await the results of the investigation. But such attacks are unacceptable and will not deter me from my work serving Scarborough Centre-Don Valley East."